"The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.”
~Henry Miller
It’s a day of pure joy. When the wind blows and sets the whole green forest to dancing, I’m sure my soul can no longer fit within its boundaries, but must go out and share.
Do you know the feeling I’m talking about?
(from "riches", April 2010)

While that question is probably a little difficult to answer in a paragraph (or even in a lifetime), I can tell you that my name is Meredith, and that I love to ponder life's mystery and beauty and joys and then write about them. This blog is all about my interactions with Nature during my walks in the woods, visits to Botanical Gardens, in my own small, organic kitchen garden -- and anywhere else I happen to be when inspiration strikes.

What a fantastic picture and a great quote.
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I’m glad you like it, Phillip.
That quote summons all sorts of sounds in my head. Lovely photo…
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It did that for me, too, Lynn. Isn’t it interesting?
That is a beautiful image. It really captures the essence of early summer. Regardless of the official status of the seasons, mid-May in the Carolinas is early summer.
Sweet Bay´s last blog ..May Bloom Day
Oh, yes, Sweet Bay, summertime is here.
Absolutely beautiful…and uplifting.

Nancy Bond´s last blog ..Lust List: New for 2010
I’m glad you thought so, Nancy.
Love this picture!
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A blue sky with white clouds is one of the most uplifting sights that exists and this is a wonderful picture with a beautiful quote
Thanks for posting xxx
griselda pugh´s last blog ..Nostalgia makes me ramble
I’m glad you liked it, Griselda.
Lovely photo Meredith!
Curbstone Valley Farm´s last blog ..The Chicken Dance
Thank you, Clare!
Lovely photo – it makes me feel I can almost reach up and touch the sky.
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Glad it appealed to you, Villager.
I really love this photo! Great composition .
LL Cool Joe´s last blog ..Do all ducks lay blue eggs?
Thank you for the compliment, Joe.
Beautiful photo!
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I’m glad you think so, Lynda.
Gorgeous!
Talon´s last blog ..Photos and music…
Thanks, Talon!
Beautiful photo and perfect quote to go with it.
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Glad you approve of the match-up, Kathy. They seemed to meet each other halfway when I was prepping the post.
beautifully zen.
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I thought so, too, Elizabeth.
What a lovely view up through the Viburnum (?) towards the sky. The flowers are cloud like themselves. I love the zen quote… even better than the “one hand clap” . Wonderful!
Carolflowerhillfarm´s last blog ..Lightness of Being Amongst Wings in a Garden
Carol, would you believe I’d forgotten about the one-handed clapping? Thanks for reminded me. That one always makes me grin.
I believe you are right and that is a snowball viburnum. Oops! I forgot to include the plant name in the post tags. Maybe less was more in this case, though.
Hi Meredith
What gorgeous pictures and what a super saying…
“Knock on the sky and listen to the sound.”
Made me think about the Chelsea Flower Show coming up in June in the UK.
Love flowers, love blossom, love gardens.
Looks like I’ve come to the right blog.
Keith Davis´s last blog ..Laugh and the world…
Thank you, Keith, and welcome to the blog!
Not sure how I got here, but sure am glad I did- that is an absolutely awesome photo! It makes my heart lift just looking at it! And I like the quote too, I like the way Zen quotes are often startling and thought provoking and lovely imagery all wrapped together! So, thank you!